No.

QUESTIONS PRESENTED AND CONCLUSIONS

1. Is it permissible to establish pay schedules for temporary hires different than those used for classified employees in the same job classification?

Yes.

2. Is it permissible to establish one broad range for all temporary employees (e.g. minimum wage to statutory salary lid) and allow employers to pay such employees to any salary within this range based on their perception of job worth and local prevailing salary practices?

Yes.

ANALYSIS

The state personnel system is comprised of all appointive public officers and employees of the state with specified…